[{"id": 7785918, "authorName": "rumb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rumb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking well kept car. Early model pre parking bench bumpers! Unfortunately the seats tend to lose the padding after all the years.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643567703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7785935, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A very distinguished car indeed. My mother had a 280 SE from 1977. It looked very similar to this but just a bit smaller.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1643567848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7785986, "authorName": "MBdieselboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbdieselboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. Don't see too many with column shift.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1643568436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7786080, "authorName": "hpxxhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hpxxhan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I need this in my life. My fav color combo. Best of luck with the auction , and maybe to me as well when closing day comes. Beautiful!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643569141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7786481, "authorName": "solutionsguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solutionsguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks tidy with some needs. As mentioned padding is gone and will need attention. No Chrysler POS ACC system is a huge plus! Also has that early stepped dash wood which is also a nice touch.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643571106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7786849, "authorName": "joelpalmer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joelpalmer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GAHH has all the materials necessary to restore seats to as new (or better; read NO horsehair) condition. The W116 is a fast-appreciating model and a true exemplar of the Mercedes S class. The big V8 is virtually bulletproof when maintained and the car cruises effortlessly at extralegal speeds (full disclosure I have two) This caar can be driven while making improvements and with appreciation in value. Good luck with the sale.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643571906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7787125, "authorName": "srallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forgive my ignorance, but where is the AC switch? Is it just the green knob?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643572608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7787506, "authorName": "Thindor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thindor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This brings back memories. When we emigrated to Canada we had 2 of these brought in from Germany with us. Same year but green. What an amazing ride, and it had distinctive old car smell. Loved every moment.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643573921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7787559, "authorName": "Thindor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thindor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Btw it was an SEL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643574162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7787750, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can recall how futuristic these seemed when they first appeared in the early 70s\u2026\u2026\u2026.I have to dig down in my memory, since it was 50 years ago!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643575337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7788245, "authorName": "JDTexan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdtexan/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by JDTexan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643577698, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7790092, "authorName": "OCSTYLE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocstyle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thindor this is not an SEL model, it\u2019s a NON long wheel base SE model", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643588448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7790102, "authorName": "OCSTYLE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocstyle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thindor, and the smell you remember is very much there. LoL", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643588568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7790260, "authorName": "OCSTYLE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocstyle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I did my best to a keep and maintain the car to its originality, even the radio was installed using the original speaker sizes and the subwoofer was installed free standing to easily be removed and put back to original standards. The interior is ready for someone to reupholster or just install new cushions. The car is at the perfect point to restore or resto mod or just enjoy in its originality.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1643590761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7790396, "authorName": "Richard_McDonell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richard_mcdonell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A story if I may. A few years ago my wife and I attended the annual car extravaganza in Penticton, British Columbia. We were there with my 450SEL. Part of the celebration is a parade through downtown and along the lakefront, generally past good-sized crowds. My wife, being the social butterfly she is, happily waved at anyone looking our way. At one point, one loquacious spectator blurted out something the effect of \"You look like the Queen waving at the peasants!\" Upon which I stopped the car, and Diane got out of the front seat and moved to the back, then continued waving. 'twas good for a chuckle for the rest of the parade.\nAs for the 450SE / SEL, I've had mine since 1999, and still love it. It has stature, it has dignity, and it's a great cruiser. Not that I'm trying to sell mine, but I do believe that this model of car is worth more than what is reflected in the current market. While we're not going to see Datsun 240Z or Porsche 356 spikes, I'm convinced there is considerable upside in the value of 116 series Mercedes.\nI hope the sale goes well.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1643592744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7790653, "authorName": "sutekh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sutekh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! I've been looking for a w116 and this ticks a lot of boxes. Especially love the color. I appreciate the context on the subwoofer and and stereo install. Nothing strikes fear in my heart like hearing \"aftermarket deck\" and \"subwoofer\". In far too many cases, that's code for \"broken interior trim, holes drilled through corrosion protection, factory wiring is a shambles, etc...\" My poor e28 M5! Anyway, I'll PM you a few more questions...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1643595857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7790806, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, sweet, beautiful and love the color combination \ud83d\udc4c", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643599144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7791390, "authorName": "Bordeaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bordeaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In Germany, too, we look wistfully behind these great cars of the early seventies. These \"mature\" Mercedes are still absolutely reliable today and give you pleasure on every journey. Why are they so relatively inexpensive? Don't ask an owner what individual repairs can cost.\r\nBut my advice: buy and have fun.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1643634578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7791399, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 126 is certainly the darling of the S-Class genres but the 116 will always tug at my heart strings...especially the early models (or Euro spec).\r\n\r\nGraceful, presence, classy.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1643634780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7791695, "authorName": "DJMontgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djmontgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have watched these for years, and never ever have I seen a short-wheelbase small bumper model in profile before. Suddenly the styling makes sense.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643639535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7792382, "authorName": "Bordeaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bordeaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incidentally, the W116 was the last masterpiece designed by Friedrich Geiger. Geiger designed the 500/540K in the 1930s and after the war the 300SL and almost all subsequent models.\r\nBruno Sacco took over his post in 1975 and designed the W126.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643647062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7793155, "authorName": "RexGa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rexga/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by RexGa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643654411, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7793217, "authorName": "Dusty501", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dusty501/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The way the W116 was meant to look--short wheelbase and slim bumpers!\r\n\r\nThe upholstery needs some TLC--reminds me of the air mattress I keep around for house guests ;) But, certainly acceptable for an almost 50-year-old car! GLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1643654912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7794241, "authorName": "JDTexan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdtexan/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "$4,400 bid placed by JDTexan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643658672, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7798592, "authorName": "johnjm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnjm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really like this particular blue on this particular car. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643680143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7799312, "authorName": "sancem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sancem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May we please see photos of the underside of each door? Why are the seats especially the rear so wrinkled? Any flood damage? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643695174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7799372, "authorName": "solutionsguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solutionsguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like another nice 116 will get stolen here on BAT. Best bang for the buck classic Benz hands down.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643698406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7799843, "authorName": "Konahead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/konahead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone know if OEM dash pads for this vehicle are available? If so how difficult are they to install?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643724345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7800966, "authorName": "OCSTYLE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocstyle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sancem. The rear seats as indicated need a new cushion, the car has no flood damage of any kind. I will take photos of the underside of the door and post them shortly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643736507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7801127, "authorName": "OCSTYLE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocstyle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643737968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7801174, "authorName": "OCSTYLE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocstyle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Underside of all 4 doors and all 4 jack points as well as underside of the rear trunk area. There is one paint blemish on the lower part of the driver door shown in photo. I also took pictures of the area below the rear bumpers, to show that area has a factory orange peel textured paint that protects the lower area from rust and or rock chips that the tires may kick up. It is not rust bubbling through the paint as asked previously, it was the finish the factory gave for protection.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643738349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7801312, "authorName": "sancem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sancem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643739315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7801669, "authorName": "solutionsguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solutionsguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The underside rust on this one is not nearly as bad as on some older Benzes and looks to be mostly surface rust. Rocker panels are a big rust spot on the 116 but these look solid. Bodes well for a surface prep and POR type coating on problem spots. I'm guessing this one did not spend too must time on salt covered streets.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643742066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7805869, "authorName": "msmiranda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msmiranda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Konahead\r\nYou can get any part for any Mercedes through their Classic Center even if they have to make it for you. It will be the real deal part, not an aftermarket knockoff. However it won't come cheap.\r\nhttps://www.mbusa.com/en/classic-center", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643756106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7806660, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More than likely the Tex upholstery is fine, and just needs new padding under it. Tex is basically indestructible.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643762119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7820234, "authorName": "willb3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willb3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m curious about the commentary about the heater core being bypassed in some of the service records. Does that mean that this car doesn\u2019t have heat?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643917098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7826439, "authorName": "OCSTYLE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocstyle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@willb3 the heater core was bypassed because it began to slightly leak. I had it bypassed so that it wouldn\u2019t leak and damage the interior carpets. The heater core needs to be rebuilt and I had plans to do it, then Covid ruined those plans.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643988274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7827467, "authorName": "sancem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sancem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any else \u201cby-passed\u201d or disconnected or not connected or not fully functioning or sporadically working that we should be aware of? Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643997495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7828339, "authorName": "OCSTYLE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocstyle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everything else works as it should.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644002692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7830935, "authorName": "WMarder1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wmarder1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great car- brings back memories! My dad had a '73 450 SE for many years. Ours had its gear selector on the center console between the seats, not \"in the tree\" like this one. Seems funny that MB would have sold them in two different configurations. Maybe there were some mid-year changes and ours was a later model. GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644011011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7831139, "authorName": "sutekh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sutekh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the answers thus far! Any chance you could post a video of a cold start, including the sound of the M117 with the hood open? Seeing / hearing the vehicle in motion would be most welcome too.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644011646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7832153, "authorName": "Gs82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gs82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car again shows the importance of being able to do some work yourself if you want to keep ownership reasonable. Or be willing to spend money, and nothing wrong with that.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644015381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7832248, "authorName": "sutekh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sutekh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gs82 Yes indeed. Case in point, replacing the heater core on a w116, as with most other vehicles, is a very labor intensive job. The service manual calls for most of the dash and center console to be removed. Although simply bypassing it is, I suppose, just one of the many benefits of that marvelous Southern California climate!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644016239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7832483, "authorName": "sancem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sancem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would add a short sentence to what @Gs82 said: Owner in this case did neither.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644019471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7832903, "authorName": "youll_never_know", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/youll_never_know/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WMarder1, column shift was an option, and was available on W116 all the way up to production stop in 1980.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644026091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7833166, "authorName": "Fishers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fishers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahhh - I had one of these, 1973 also. Tobacco brown over bamboo leather. One of the best cars ever built - Road and Track called it the World\u2019s Best Sedan. MB pioneered many new systems on this car - many features found on current models. A major break with the past - non-swing-axle rear end, modern front suspension requiring newly engineered shock absorbers, lots of aerodynamic touches carried through to today. The only complaint I had was the turn signal stalk - if you undid a clicked turn indication you would wear down the detent and eventually the turn signal wouldn\u2019t stay clicked. Oh well, even the Germans are not perfect!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1644030183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7833790, "authorName": "wally509", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wally509/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's too bad the seller didn't disclose the heater core a little earlier to give people some time to look into what that would cost so they could factor that in.\r\n\r\nThe last time I did a (mostly) dash-out heater core was like 20 years ago. I wouldn't do that job now. I too saw that note in the service records but sort of assumed it had been addressed DIY.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644064303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7834886, "authorName": "thennen1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thennen1/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by thennen1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644079410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7834911, "authorName": "OCSTYLE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocstyle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://youtu.be/cHK-ji8-Pxk\n\n\n\n\nCold start", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644079869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7834938, "authorName": "OCSTYLE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocstyle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://youtube.com/shorts/ZRqu4I8VJxQ?feature=share\r\n\r\n\r\nWarm idle", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644079914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835122, "authorName": "rajudeshi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rajudeshi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ocstyle dear seller - Can I drive this as is - let\u2019s say between LA and joshua tree? So an hour either way? \r\n\r\nNo heat whatsoever - is that right?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644081596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835184, "authorName": "rajudeshi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rajudeshi/", "bidAmount": 4900, "content": "$4,900 bid placed by rajudeshi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644082162, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835253, "authorName": "OCSTYLE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocstyle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rajudeshi I have been driving this car 3 days a week to West Hollywood from Fontana, that is about a little over a hour in each direction. Also in bumper to bumper traffic, which is worse than driving a hour on the open road in my opinion. \r\nThat is correct, there is no heat at this time. The new owner can easily reinstall the hose back to the heater core and have heat. I bypassed it because I found a few drops on the carpet and bypassed it immediately. I did not want to take a chance on it leaking all over the interior.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644082896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835518, "authorName": "Frank_Barrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_barrett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Huge bang for the buck here, folks. These are great to drive, and the shorter wheelbase makes them feel more nimble than the SEL. Just don't ask about gas mileage. The early-style bumpers, the distinctive blue paint, and the steel wheels, hubcaps, and black-wall tires look terrific! Jobs: 1) new hood pad, 2) fix upholstery, 3) re-align front bumper. This car is absolutely worth spending the money to replace the heater core.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1644085474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7836111, "authorName": "JCuje73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcuje73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the SE- Short wheelbase vs the SEL looks good IMOP. Just a fantastic Engine. The fact that a car with this mileage and still looks good with all its flaws after 48 years.....unreal.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644089460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7836143, "authorName": "JCuje73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcuje73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I mean look at the craftsmanship on the interior door panels. Its almost as if it was made to order. PIC 54. This is a 1973 car with a fit and finish that speaks volumes about quality.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1644089712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7839379, "authorName": "royclausen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royclausen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you value this car on how for it could carry you safely, it might be priceless, I put a Qtr panel and rear suspension on one in the 80's it had over 300K on the car and was just fine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644102791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7839808, "authorName": "Gs82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gs82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have to agree with @Frank_Barrett. The Euro parts alone are worth thousands, but this is way too nice to part out. I have looked at a couple of these and the seat issue is a normal thing. I need AC and heat but coastal west coast would be perfect for the way it is.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644108425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7839824, "authorName": "Gs82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gs82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great color, great stance, looks beautiful.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644108607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7840179, "authorName": "sutekh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sutekh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Frank_Barrett You missed 4) Replace timing chain & guides, but yes, certainly a car worthy of the effort. Not sure why @Gs82 is even mentioning part out... Of course no one's suggested anything of the sort!\r\n\r\nIMO, leaving the heater core to the new owner is probably the smart strategic move. I doubt the seller would recoup the cost of that particular job in the sale had they paid to have it done.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644113345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7840225, "authorName": "Gs82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gs82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sutekh, not suggesting parting out at all. Probably clumsily explained by me, just suggested value of parts alone is what current bid is. At some point I will own a 116, but this isn\u2019t the one. But I hope it looks like it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644114096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7840421, "authorName": "ThorUpNorth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorupnorth/", "bidAmount": 5555, "content": "$5,555 bid placed by ThorUpNorth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644117816, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7840551, "authorName": "kazda88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kazda88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I never thought I liked the SE vs the SEL, but this one is making me think differently. The column shift is interesting. No sunroof in my mind is a plus. Certainly looks like its been painted at some point from the wheel well and underbody but that's not much of an issue since the car looks so good. The stance is good, hard to tell if the compensator (?) has been replaced with a spring from the pictures. Maybe add shocks to the list? Any estimate on the heater core replacement from a competent shop, anyone? I like it! GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644121165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7840553, "authorName": "kazda88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kazda88/", "bidAmount": 6450, "content": "$6,450 bid placed by kazda88", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644121193, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7840641, "authorName": "sutekh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sutekh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kazda88 Agreed, the slicktop is, well, slick! Definitely some overspray evident in pic 44 and 45. If not a complete re-spray, perhaps in response to some long-forgotten collision damage? If only Carfax had records for pre-1980 cars!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644123866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7840711, "authorName": "solutionsguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solutionsguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Methinks harping on the heater core is making a bit of a meal of things. Yes the repair, if indeed the core in need of replacement is a tad involved, however it could just be the connection to the core itself in which case an easy repair. Soon we'll be in summer and then you can enjoy it and suss out repair options for next winter.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644126979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7840969, "authorName": "wally509", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wally509/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@solutionsguy - depends on where you live and how much you want to drive the car. I use the heat in my 300SD about 10x the a/c. If I bought this car, the shippers would be taking it directly to the mechanic to do whatever to get the heat going. Yes, I plan on retiring somewhere warmer ;-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1644151925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7841034, "authorName": "carsrmylife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsrmylife/", "bidAmount": 7450, "content": "$7,450 bid placed by carsrmylife", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644154429, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7841039, "authorName": "whipcity76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whipcity76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always had a soft spot in my heart for the W116 S Class Cars. Not sure why the short wheelbase W116.067 Cars didn\u2019t really take hold in the US Market. IMHO, the 450SE\u2019s drove a little bit tighter whereby the SEL\u2019s drove more \u201ctank-ish\u201d. Regardless, the M117 engines were tried and true throughout the Benz line where a V8 was required back in the \u201870\u2019s. Since the W116 line got introduced in \u201872 would presume this is an early series production car. As such, I read somewhere about higher-compression engines which found their way into early R107/W116 cars. If the right buyer\u2019s are curious and could track this car through the Internet, they might be surprised. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644154551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7841071, "authorName": "whipcity76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whipcity76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kazda88, the column shift in the W116 Series was for early production. Had a German Professor at my College who purchased a long wheelbase W116 in \u201874. Recall driving it with a column shift which opened up space in the console to collect trinkets and trash. This Prof. was exceedingly meticulous, so that the car was spotless anytime it was out. Remembering enjoying Benz\u2019s newest generation A/C while wearing a business suit in 90% humidity, 90F+ temps during a typical Wisconsin Summer. Glorious!.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1644155049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7841377, "authorName": "ScottNThompson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottnthompson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well clearly it needs a bigger battery.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644159493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7841548, "authorName": "sutekh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sutekh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@whipcity76 Unless the M117.983 was swapped at some point, the 491 on the data plate makes this a US / Federalized car with lower compression heads (8.0:1). This decades-old myth about there being 8.8:1 unicorns is borne of confusion about the conversion from SAE gross to net HP reporting that took place around that time and some subsequent lazy journalism.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1644161478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7841560, "authorName": "sutekh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sutekh/", "bidAmount": 7550, "content": "$7,550 bid placed by sutekh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644161603, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7841768, "authorName": "kazda88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kazda88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sutekh @whipcity76 very interesting, thanks. Even with low comp heads, I never see descriptions of these engines being upgraded . I guess power is 'adequate' unless you really needed a 6.9. Not harping on the heater, just estimating some total costs on a potential purchase. I'm sure we all are.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644163878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7841860, "authorName": "OCSTYLE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocstyle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car has very adequate power, I have no problems on the freeway, passing or cruising. 80 mph is reached at just about 3500 rpm and it\u2019s a smooth ride. 100mph is reached at just about 4000rpm, and it is also a smooth solid ride at that speed.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1644164925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7842048, "authorName": "whipcity76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whipcity76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never did I insinuate that power on these M117\u2019s were lame. Recall doing a dealer trade back in \u201876 and being able to get the cruise control to hold at 125mph. Yes, it was a long wheelbase car. At the time of my employ at a MB Dealer recall output to be near 195hp or so. Quite ample, even compared to the 6.9 which I thought was a slug in its\u2019 stock form. There were fanatics at my dealer who \u201ctricked\u201d the 6.9 to get 250hp w/o utilizing turbos which were just coming into the market. All in all, these cars were mostly bulletproof as long as maintenance was kept up. For the money, they were the best produced luxury cars during that era.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1644166805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7842157, "authorName": "Kilroy1988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kilroy1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd bid on this if I could! My first car was a '73 450sl, and I remember having the top down and going out with a pal onto a country road and getting it up to 115mph between stop signs. Was very thrilling and probably dumb, considering the car was already 33 years old at the time! But it felt pretty darn stable and I can only imagine the sedan would be even more solid. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644167917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7842340, "authorName": "RexGa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rexga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Folks,\r\n\r\nI've seen this 450SE in person and it looks better IRL than it does in the pictures. The interior has that distinctive MB-Tex smell and is in good condition. I'm not a mechanic, but the engine sounds good and there is no blow-by that I could tell. The transmission shifts smoothly into 2nd gear without hesitation. I would be a participant in this auction, except I just bought another car.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1644169964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7843760, "authorName": "jmjarrah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmjarrah/", "bidAmount": 7650, "content": "$7,650 bid placed by jmjarrah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644177817, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844046, "authorName": "RussellJG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/russelljg/", "bidAmount": 7750, "content": "$7,750 bid placed by RussellJG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644179071, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844404, "authorName": "jmjarrah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmjarrah/", "bidAmount": 7850, "content": "$7,850 bid placed by jmjarrah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644180644, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844410, "authorName": "LB_driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lb_driver/", "bidAmount": 7950, "content": "$7,950 bid placed by LB_driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644180668, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844415, "authorName": "bosshoss3406pack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshoss3406pack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now the Real Value is in Sight\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644180702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844432, "authorName": "jmjarrah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmjarrah/", "bidAmount": 8250, "content": "$8,250 bid placed by jmjarrah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644180772, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844458, "authorName": "LB_driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lb_driver/", "bidAmount": 8350, "content": "$8,350 bid placed by LB_driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644180877, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844460, "authorName": "carma42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carma42/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by carma42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644180881, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844461, "authorName": "rhuberauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhuberauto/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by rhuberauto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644180892, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844468, "authorName": "bosshoss3406pack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshoss3406pack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Swinging For a Knockout!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644180912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844488, "authorName": "LB_driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lb_driver/", "bidAmount": 9450, "content": "$9,450 bid placed by LB_driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644180997, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844490, "authorName": "carma42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carma42/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by carma42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644181000, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844492, "authorName": "bosshoss3406pack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshoss3406pack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everyone I knew Lusted after this car. Hell, I still do!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644181003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844495, "authorName": "rhuberauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhuberauto/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by rhuberauto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644181019, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844516, "authorName": "LB_driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lb_driver/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by LB_driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644181104, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844519, "authorName": "rhuberauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhuberauto/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by rhuberauto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644181116, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844479, "authorName": "mrhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many considered this car the best sedan in the world back in the in it's day...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1644181164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844522, "authorName": "mrhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$10,000 doesn't buy much these days, this is a excellent buy on this fine sedan.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1644181174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844540, "authorName": "carma42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carma42/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by carma42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644181196, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844556, "authorName": "bosshoss3406pack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshoss3406pack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carma42\r\n$1,000 increments, you're on the Right Track...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644181276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844560, "authorName": "rhuberauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhuberauto/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by rhuberauto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644181297, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844567, "authorName": "carma42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carma42/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by carma42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644181321, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844582, "authorName": "bosshoss3406pack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshoss3406pack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rebound!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644181358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844583, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is really a nice car, not perfect but I agree with Frank Barrett, well worth doing things like the heater core. The parts are out there, yes, replacing a MB heater core is a pain in the ass but there are worse jobs, like that goddam little engine coolant hose on Series 80 LCs, that I won't mention here. Also kudos to the seller for a complete and candid listing that does this car justice. I wish the car well in its new home.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1644181359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844586, "authorName": "rhuberauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhuberauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Its all yours @carma42 enjoy! Promise to bring it back someday ....", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1644181370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844593, "authorName": "LB_driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lb_driver/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by LB_driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644181433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844600, "authorName": "rhuberauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhuberauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ruh Ro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644181450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844595, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"My karma ran over my dogma...\" Looks like things aren't quite over yet.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1644181458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844608, "authorName": "bosshoss3406pack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshoss3406pack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well Put...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644181470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844623, "authorName": "carma42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carma42/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by carma42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644181518, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7844634, "authorName": "JimmyEatWorld", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmyeatworld/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don\u2019t let the other guy win!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644181547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844649, "authorName": "LB_driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lb_driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "_bows, exits stage left_", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644181619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844654, "authorName": "carma42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carma42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/6/22 for $15,000 to carma42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644181638, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7844656, "authorName": "bosshoss3406pack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshoss3406pack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Buy...Deal for All!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644181664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844671, "authorName": "carma42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carma42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, there's a new life experience for me, first timer...fun comments and good competition all!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1644181731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844711, "authorName": "carma42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carma42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And definitely appreciate the earlier comments and insights from seller and knowledgable veterans.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644181938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844738, "authorName": "sutekh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sutekh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Well sold @OCSTYLE.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644182120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844744, "authorName": "RexGa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rexga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to @carma42 and @OCSTYLE", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644182151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844748, "authorName": "bosshoss3406pack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshoss3406pack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carma42\r\nWelcome to BaT !!!\r\nAnd You Come Away with a Prize !!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644182167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844865, "authorName": "carma42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carma42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thx @bosshoss3406pack and @RexGa - hope this plays out well, we'll see!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644182639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7844998, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's still a nice car and a fair deal. Well done.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1644183127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7845168, "authorName": "bosshoss3406pack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshoss3406pack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RexGa\r\nYou have a Varied Interest. Are you local to Rex?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644183754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7846620, "authorName": "Fishers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fishers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought mine new in 1973. It cost $14,000 on the dime. Bought it from Jim Carson at Carson-Petit in Devon, PA. When I finally got rid of it it had nearly 300,000 miles. I worked with a friend and we drained the fluids and buried it. I\u2019m not telling where. After what that vehicle, CB handle was \u201cMudshark\u201d (nods to Frank Zappa) could tell if vehicles had tongues was why it got buried. Many memories rest easy and all will be forgotten in the fullness of time. The best car ever.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644192875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7847095, "authorName": "RexGa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rexga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bosshoss3406pack Yes, I do ;) and yes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644199387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7847268, "authorName": "bosshoss3406pack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshoss3406pack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RexGa\r\nI too. ATL based. Perhaps we shall meet.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644201922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7854845, "authorName": "Chrisonlbi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisonlbi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My uncle had this exact car. It was his first Benz and where my love for quality started AND my love of cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644284526, "type": "comment"}]